11-22-2007, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Gryphonette  Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel Ritchie Quote:
Originally Posted by toddpedlar
Well, he'd be much more honest if he did that, than if he tries to stick it out (but it's so nice to be able to claim martyrship!)
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Good point; men like to be made martyrs for their hobby-horses - just look at Servetus. | The one thing self-promoters cannot bear is to be ignored. Attacks and such are welcomed, for they provide a bully pulpit ( ) for them, and provide support for their claims of martyrhood.
Giving them increased opportunities for "Pity poor us, look how we're maligned and mistreated!" is a mistake, ISTM.
|  Excellent point sister - much wisdom in these thoughts there is. 
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